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Monday Aug 20, 2018
Monday Aug 20, 2018
Host: David Robinson
Welcome to our third Podcast edition of the Listen Lakeland Radio Show! This month's host is Lakeland Vision chairman, David Robinson. Our special guests are Lynn Wilson- School Board Chair, Jacqueline Byrd- Superintendent of Schools to talk about Polk County Schools and Bob Donahay- Director of Parks and Recreation to talk about Douglas M. Cook Park.
Listen Lakeland is a monthly radio program that is the result of a partnership between Hall Communications, Lakeland Vision, and the City of Lakeland that functions to keep listeners connected to people, places and events in the area while highlighting positive stories within our community.
Each monthly show typically features four segments which include:
- The Arts
- A Profile Piece
- Off the Beaten Path
- Education & Services
Monday Aug 20, 2018
Monday Aug 20, 2018
Host: Kevin Cook, Director of Communications
Access Lakeland Live is an interactive interview show streamed via Facebook Live on the second Monday of every month to the City of Lakeland's Facebook page that provides an in-depth look at City news, events, programs and gives you an opportunity to ask questions to our guests.
Guests:
- Shawn Sherrouse, Assistant City Manager
- Nicole Travis, Economic And Community Development Director
- Beth Sherling, Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator
- Kelly Kautz, Lakeland Electric Program Coordinator
- Michael Trevett, Call Center Manager
- Elizabeth Hollida, Digital Comunications Specialist
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
Legacies of Lakeland was created by the Lakeland Public Library's Special Collections Librarian, LuAnne Mims, who hoped that listeners would experience Lakeland's history through the compelling narrative of those who lived it.
This episode features Edgar T. Pickett Jr. who was one of Lakeland's first black police officers.
View/Download video of this interview.
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Hosts: Kim Elmhurst and Ashley Link
Welcome to our second Podcast edition of the Listen Lakeland Radio Show! This month's hosts are Lakeland Vision Board Members, Kim Elmhorst and Ashley Link. Our special guests are David Bunch and Bill Tinsley to talk about Bonnet Springs Park.
Listen Lakeland is a monthly radio program that is the result of a partnership between Hall Communications, Lakeland Vision, and the City of Lakeland that functions to keep listeners connected to people, places and events in the area while highlighting positive stories within our community.
Each monthly show typically features four segments which include:
- The Arts
- A Profile Piece
- Off the Beaten Path
- Education & Services
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
Elizabeth Hollida talks with Mark Farrington, Director of Human Resources for the City of Lakeland about behavioral interviewing and preparation. Mark has held numerous HR positions over his career in both the public and private sector, including serving as HR Director in five major organizations.
This podcast is perfect for anybody looking for a job or anybody looking for advancement in their organization. Techniques talked about in this podcast are used not only by major employers in Lakeland, but across the globe.
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Tuesday Jun 12, 2018
Mayor Bill Mutz's Economic Inclusion Summit was held on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 at Southeastern University. This was the first of a series of meetings that are part of the Mayor's "One Lakeland" initaitive. One Lakeland aims to generate continued prosperity through inclusion.
Presenters included the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Lakeland Economic Development Council, Lakeland CRA - Community Redevelopment Agency and Former Mayor Gow Fields.
The facilitator was Sylvia Blackmon-Roberts of the Blackmon Roberts Group, Inc. and featured Mayor Bill Mutz, Former Mayor Gow Fields, Lakeland CRA Manager Nicole Travis and Lakeland Chamber of Commerce President Cory Skeates.
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Welcome to our very first Podcast edition of the Listen Lakeland Radio Show! This month's host is Lakeland Vision Board Member, David Robinson and our special guest is Dr. Randy Avent, President of Florida Polytechnic University.
Listen Lakeland is a monthly radio program that is the result of a partnership between Hall Communications, Lakeland Vision, and the City of Lakeland that functions to keep listeners connected to people, places and events in the area while highlighting positive stories within our community.
Each monthly show typically features four segments which include:
- The Arts
- A Profile Piece
- Off the Beaten Path
- Education & Services
Thursday May 17, 2018
Thursday May 17, 2018
Welcome to the City of Lakeland’s very first podcast: VIBEcast with host Elizabeth Hollida. VIBEcast is designed to give listeners a more in-depth look at the artists of Lakeland! In January of 2018, Liz met up with filmmaker Kevin O’Brien at Hillcrest Coffee in Dixieland (Lakeland). They played Carcaissonnes, ate delicious snacks, drank coffee, and of course, chatted about his business, JourneyBox Media, and the making of his first feature-length film, At the End of the Day. His film premieres on Friday, May 18th in Lakeland at the Polk Theatre.